[QUOTE=Helen S;5200408]
I've found that even the very best quilt shop fabrics are not cut on the straight of the grain, so EVERY piece I buy goes directly into the washer and dryer before I do anything else. EVERY piece! Some are off as much as a couple of inches, while others are off by fractions, but still...they are ALL off.
The problem stems from the way the fabric is rolled onto the boards at the factory. I'm sure they don't go to the trouble of lining up the grain line before they roll them. In fact, it probably saves some wear and tear on the fold in transport. I always wash my fabric before cutting it up, because I don't like the thought of critters or dirt being in it. Also, I don't like the chemicals left on the fabric from the finishing.